Luis Celorrio-Barragué
ABSTRACT
This article describes a case study of mobile learning activities in a course on the Strength of Materials in engineering degree programs. The activities were based on two applications available in app stores or repositories: Mechanics of Materials and Frame Design. Students appreciated these activities because the learning experience progressed more quickly and proved to be more enjoyable, and they also felt more motivated. And furthermore, students improved their academic results as compared to previous years when these apps were not incorporated. This real experience with mobile learning demonstrated other advantages as well: competences in ICTs improved, along with skills involved with using mobile devices.
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- A case study of mobile learning in a strength of materials course
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